Managers of Wealth Offshore

Alternative investments to grab up to 40 pct of revenues by 2020

Alternatives that are marketed to mom-and-pop investors will remain red-hot

Luxury property prices rising in key global cities

A number of key European markets are at the bottom of the index table

World's Leading Financial and Trust Centres: Cayman Islands

Tim Frawley, Martin Livingston and Abraham Thoppil provide an overview of the political and socioeconomic environment, relevant legislation, the tax systems in operation, trust law and regulatory issues in the Cayman Islands for this reference guide.

The beneficial role of offshore centres

Jersey Finance has engaged with two leading US academics, Richard Gordon and Andrew Morriss, who have produced an independent assessment of the validity of some of the most prominent arguments surrounding the use of international financial centres, titled

Jersey Foundation structure shows strength in its fifth anniversary

High standards of regulation and quality of governance oversight are the key drivers behind a marked rise in the number of Foundation structures being formed in Jersey as the structure marked its fifth anniversary last month, according to Jersey Finance.

Apex Funds Services wins four 'Roll of Honour' Awards

Apex Fund Services has won 'Roll of Honour' Awards in four separate categories in the 19th Global Custodian 2014 Hedge Fund Administration Survey.

China Offshore: Insight & Analysis of China’s Outbound Offshore Investments and M&A Activity - Applby

Mauritius and Jersey for example, will continue to play a significant role in China’s outgoing investment. These centres are where we carry out the majority of our business, through our offices covering eight offshore jurisdictions.

BMA says multi-sector growth denotes Bermuda’s financial services resilience

Some of the other specialised risks covered by Bermuda’s new captives include property cover for a fleet of seismic recording ships

Luxury property market in Barbados picking up

Buyers are back and we are seeing regeneration in the market with more and more sales along the premium west coast from Bridgetown to Speightstown

Guernsey home to $16 billion longevity risk transfer transaction

The Prudential Insurance Company of America recently completed what is believed to be the largest longevity risk transfer transaction to date, having reinsured longevity risk of the BT Pension Scheme.

Excess liquidity down to $5 billion: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago

The next Monetary Policy Announcement is scheduled for September 26, 2014."

Monaco is Home to Largest Density of Millionaires

Favourable tax and outstanding location are important criteria

Global Consumers: Concerned and Willing to Engage in the Battle Against Fraud

Financial institutions must help consumers understand how they can protect themselves against fraud

Bermuda asset management industry featured in RCA webcast

The session is sponsored by the Bermuda Business Development Association (BDA) which is an endowing member of the RCA.

BERMUDA: More data harnessing needed, bank CEOs agree

The survey noted that chief executive officers (CEO) of Bermuda’s banks were aware that the institutions had failed to invest enough in this area, but that it was now a growing area of focus.

ABIR: $886.8 Million Contribution To Bermuda

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] today released its Ninth Annual Bermuda Economic Impact Survey results.

KPMG Bermuda Banking Survey 2014

Welcome to our fourth edition of Insights where we discuss the continuation of significant change in the banking industry.

BERMUDA: Profits, ROE will fall, say bankers

Bermuda bankers are pessimistic about maintaining historic levels of profitability and return on equity in a market of weak demand, low interest rates, increased capital costs and increased capital requirements.

New Bermuda registrations are ‘steadily increasing’, says Conyers’ Michael Frith

More insurance companies with a physical presence and long-term plans to grow are forming in Bermuda, creating new jobs and opportunities for the industry, according to Conyers Dill & Pearman.

Global Wealth 2014: Riding a Wave of Growth

The global wealth-management industry delivered a few surprises in 2013. Excellent growth did not always translate into higher profits.

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